Regatta Bay Golf & Country Club

465 Regatta Bay Blvd, Destin, FL 32541

American

Last inspected: Nov 24, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Regatta Bay Golf & Country Club has been inspected seven times since 2022. Regatta Bay Golf & Country Club was last inspected on Nov 24, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “ice buildup in walk-in freezer at door”, which has been cited three times.

That's lower than the typical Destin restaurant, which scores around 90. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 24, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided for quaternary solution when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Inspector Provided establishment with quaternary test strips. **Corrected On-Site**

16-37-1

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile is sagging in dry storage location near back door exposing insulation.

36-32-5

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer at door. Door unable to shut all the way. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Feb 10, 2025

Routine - Food

5 minor violations.

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Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Cutting boards on top of make bar cutting boards have cut marks and are no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**

14-09-4

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer at door. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Basic - Vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

36-34-5

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**

22-20-5

Oct 10, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. June 1, 2024. Manager renewed license during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

50-17-3

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in employee bathroom.

31B-02-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**

14-09-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Make table/ Reach in cooler ambient temperature 50F. Manager has called technician and scheduled repair. **Corrective Action Taken**

14-11-5

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

21-04-4

Basic - Thawed portions of ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit while being thawed under running water. At prep sink- Thawing- pulled pork 58F (9:19-10:19). Manager placed pork in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

06-03-5

Feb 1, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Multiple Cutting boards have cut marks and are no longer cleanable at make bars on cook line. **Repeat Violation**

14-09-4

Oct 26, 2023

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**

14-09-4

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in multiple areas thru out kitchen and cook line. **Repeat Violation**

36-17-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Doors/walls rusted. **Repeat Violation**

14-17-4

Jan 23, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 10 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Oct 12, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Regatta Bay Golf & Country Club last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Regatta Bay Golf & Country Club on file is from Nov 24, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Regatta Bay Golf & Country Club?

Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in walk-in freezer at door” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Regatta Bay Golf & Country Club.

How does Regatta Bay Golf & Country Club compare to other restaurants in Destin?

Regatta Bay Golf & Country Club most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Destin average of 90.

Has Regatta Bay Golf & Country Club's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Regatta Bay Golf & Country Club have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Regatta Bay Golf & Country Club means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Regatta Bay Golf & Country Club inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Regatta Bay Golf & Country Club is inspected around two times per year on average.

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